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  • Page 1 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 DISCLAIMER AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this document. As we continue to improve our products and manuals, information presented in this document is subject to change without notice. AMEC does not make any...
  • Page 3 The equipment said in this manual must only be used to which it was designed. Improper operation or installation may cause damage to the equipment. AMEC will not incur any liability as a result of equipment damage or data loss due to improper usage or installation of the equipment.
  • Page 4 The operation instructions contained in this manual is applied only to NK-80. AMEC and the authorized local agent/dealer will not bear any responsibilities of damages resulted from improper installations made by unauthorized agent/dealer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page NK-80 Introduction ............1 1.1. What is NMEA 2000? .............. 1 1.2. NK-80 Overview ..............1 Installation ..............2 2.1. Items in the Package ............. 2 2.2. Connection ................3 2.2.1. NMEA 2000 Connections ..........3 2.2.2. NMEA 0183 Connections ..........4 Operation ................6...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    NMEA 2000 has better transmission reliability and shares data easier in a network. 1.2. NK-80 Overview NK-80 NMEA 2000 adaptor (as known as NK-80) is a gateway between NMEA 0183 electronic devices and NMEA 2000 device/network. NK-80 allows users to connect their existing NMEA 1083 devices to the NMEA 2000 network.

  • Page 7: Installation

    NMEA 2000 network, NK80 requires no additional battery source. 2. Installation 2.1. Items in the Package The NK-80 standard package is listed in Table 2.1. It is also illustrated in Figure 2.1. Table 2.1 Standard Equipment List Description AMEC NK-80 NMEA...

  • Page 8: Connection

    2.2. Connection Diagram below shows the physical attributes of NK-80. NMEA2000 NMEA0183 Micro-C male LED 1 LED 2 0.1 meter 1 meter 2.2.1. NMEA 2000 Connections The Micro-C male connector is an NMEA 2000 standard connector. Connect this connector to any available Micro-C female connector in the NMEA2000 network.

  • Page 9: Nmea 0183 Connections

    GND Ground  Wiring NMEA 0183 to NMEA 0183/RS-422 Device Please follow the wiring diagram below to connect an NMEA 0183/RS-422 device. NK-80 NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183/RS-422 device Figure 2.2.2.1-1 NMEA 0183 to RS-422 Connection NOTE: Please ensure the connecting device is fully NMEA 0183 compliant.
  • Page 10  Wiring NMEA 0183 to RS-232/PC Please follow the wiring diagram below to connect to RS-232/PC NK-80 NMEA 0183 RS-232/PC Figure 2.2.2.1-2 NMEA 0183 to RS-232 Connection NOTE: Please ensure the wire definitions of RS-232/PC are correct during wiring.

  • Page 11: Operation

    3. Operation 3.1. Operation in NMEA 2000 Network NK-80 NMEA 2000 adaptor converts messages from NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 and vice versa. NK-80 enables NMEA 0183 devices to communicate to a NMEA 2000 network. Figure 3.1 NK-80 in an NMEA 2000 Network (reference from NMEA association)

  • Page 12: Led Indication

    3.2. LED Indication NK-80 has two LED indicators: LED 1 and LED 2.  LED 1 flashes blue light when processing/receiving NMEA 2000 messages.  LED 2 flashes green light when processing/receiving NMEA 0183 messages. Figure 3.2 LED Indication of NK-80 The details on indicators statuses are shown in the following table.

  • Page 13: Configuration Utility

    3.3. Configuration Utility In a general usage, no configuration is required for the NK-80 NMEA 2000 adaptor to work. For advanced operations*, NK-80 provides the following configuration settings.  Change default NMEA 0183 baud rate (38,400 bps)  Filter NMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 output messages ...
  • Page 14 Step 2: Run AMEC NMEA Configuration utility. Figure 3.3-1 AMEC NMEA Configuration Utility...
  • Page 15 Step 3: Manually enter port value and NMEA 0183 baud rate. If unknown, choose Auto. Now, click Connect to connect NK-80. Figure 3.3-2 Configuration Utility Connected to PC...

  • Page 16: Change Nmea 0183 Default Baud Rate (38,400 Bps)

    3.3.1. Change NMEA 0183 Default Baud Rate (38,400 bps) At the PROPERTIES tab, click on the Change NMEA Baud Rate button. Choose the desired baud rate and click on the Apply button. Figure 3.3.1 Properties Tab...

  • Page 17: Filter Nmea 0183 / Nmea 2000 Output Messages

    3.3.2. Filter NMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 Output Messages Step 1: At the CONFIGURATION tab, expand the message list on the left and click on a desired message to configure. Figure 3.3.2-1 NMEA Message Filtering HINT: Double click to expand the message groups will show their message names.
  • Page 18 Step 2: Once clicked on the desired message, the message properties will reveal on the right panel. On the panel choose the needed attributes and click on Apply. Figure 3.3.2-2 NMEA Message Filtering Note: All message settings are enabled in factory default. The Default button restores all message settings back to factory default.

  • Page 19: Save Nmea 0183 Output Message Log

    To record a log session, click on the disk button to start recording. The system will prompt you first to save the log. It continues logging till the icon is click again. Figure 3.3.3-1 NMEA 0183 Data Log NOTE: NK-80 configuration utility can only log NMEA 0183 output sentences processed from NMEA 2000 messages.
  • Page 20 Shown below is the content of a log file. Figure 3.3.3-2 A Sample Log File...

  • Page 21: Appendix

    4. Appendix 4.1. Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS NMEA 2000 standard version1.2 (2004) CERTIFICATIONS ® NMEA 2000 NMEA 2000 CAN Bus line Transmitter Parameter Conditions Min. Max. Recessive bus voltage VTXD = VDD; no load. 2.0V. 3.0V. Dominant bus voltage NET-H VTXD = 0.8V 2.75V 4.5V...

  • Page 22: Dimension

    NMEA 0183 cable: 1 m Weight < 150 g ELECTRICAL 1 (under 50 mA) NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number (LEN) POWER SUPPLY 12VDC / 24VDC (Typical) Supply Voltage from CAN Bus 4.2. Dimension Figure 4.2 NK-80 Main Body Dimension (mm)

  • Page 23: Pgn Information

    4.3. PGN Information Table 4.3 PGN Information Transmit Receive Description Description 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59392 ISO Acknowledgment 59904 ISO Request 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 60928 ISO Address Claim PGN List - Transmit PGN's group System Time 126464 126992 function 126992...
  • Page 24 129792 AIS DGNSS Broadcast Binary 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Message Related Data 129793 AIS UTC and Date Report 129795 AIS Addressed Binary Message 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage 129796 AIS Acknowledge Related Data 129795 AIS Addressed Binary Message 129797 AIS Binary Broadcast Message 129796...

  • Page 25: Nmea0183 Information

    4.4. NMEA0183 Information Table 4.4 NMEA0183 Information Formatter mnemonic Name code Recommended minimum specific GNSS data GNSS DOP and active satellites Global positioning system (GPS) fix data GNSS satellites in view Geographic position–latitude/longitude Course over ground and ground speed Time and date AIS VHF data-link message AIS VHF data-link own-vessel report Digital selective calling information...

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